Assistant coach of Zambia, Wedson Nyirenda, has released a 33-man provisional list of players, for next month’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Captain Rainford Kalaba leads the way, along with veteran goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene, Collins Mbesuma and Stoppilla Sunzu.
Nyirenda’s list is dominated by players from domestic side, Zesco United, who have seven players called.
There is however no place for Zamalek forward, Emmanuel Mayuka.
Zambia will host Nigeria at the Levy Nwanawasa Stadium, Ndola on October 9.
The squad:
GOALKEEPERS: Jacob Banda (Zesco United), Kennedy Mwene (Mamelodi Sundowns/South Africa), Rocha Kola (Zanaco)
DEFENDERS: Lawrence Chungu (Power Dynamos), Fackson Kapumbu (Zanaco), Simon Silwimba (Zesco United), Adrian Chama (Green Buffaloes), Kabaso Chongo (T.P Mazembe/DRC), Ziyo Tembo (Zanaco), George Chilufya (Zanaco), Stoppila Sunzu (Lille/France), Billy Mutale (Power Dynamos), Malama Donashano (Nkana)
MIDFIELDERS: Charles Zulu (Zanaco), Fwayo Tembo (Power Dynamos), Kalaba Rainford (T.P Mazembe/DRC), Chota Chama Clatous, John Chin’gandu (Zesco United), Jack Chirwa (Green Buffaloes), Misheck Chaila (Zesco United), Richard Kasonde (Zanaco), Nathan Sinkala (T.P Mazembe/DRC), Rodrick Kabwe (Zanaco), Sautu Spencer (Green Eagles), Mwape Mwelwa (Zesco United), Chisamba Lungu (Ural/Russia)
STRIKERS: Justin Shonga (Nkwazi), Jackson Mwanza (Zesco United), Kalengo Winstone (AC Leopards/DRC), Lewis Macha (Kaizer Chiefs/South Africa), Patson Daka (Power Dynamos), Collins Mbesuma (Highlands Park/South Africa)
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